Photovoltaic generation in Cuba reached 900 MW for the first time this Wednesday, following the installation of more than 1,000 MW of solar energy during 2025, as part of the energy projects promoted by the Government of President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and amid the strengthening of US measures to block the supply of oil to the island.

“For the first time, Cuba generated over 800 MW of photovoltaic energy during a midday period yesterday, Tuesday, February 10. Today, over 900 MW were generated during the same time period . Despite the intensified blockade, we continue to strengthen our energy sovereignty,” the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines highlighted on its social media.

President Díaz-Canel emphasized that the use of clean energy strengthens Cuba’s energy sovereignty, in addition to contributing to socio-environmental sustainability, while also highlighting that government projects in this area seek to improve energy supply and reduce costs in the long term.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines highlighted the importance of these sources for ensuring an autonomous and sustainable electricity supply, and reported that the authorities will continue working on expanding the capacity for generation from renewable energy.

Impact of the blockade on the electrical system

The economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed by the United States is the main cause of Cuba’s difficulties in accessing fuels for electricity generation, as well as parts for the maintenance of power plants.

According to the annual report submitted last year by the Cuban authorities under UN General Assembly resolution 79/7 , 12 days of blockade are equivalent to the cost of maintaining the entire Cuban electrical power system , about 250 million dollars, excluding fuel and investments.

Meanwhile, the losses generated by 14 days of blockade , about 300 million dollars, are equivalent to the financing required to increase the participation of renewable energy sources in the country’s energy matrix from 26% .